Could this be perimenopause?
Making sense of several changes happening at once.
What you may want to know
Perimenopause is the transition leading up to the final menstrual period. It commonly begins in the forties, though it can start earlier, and it can last several years.
It is usually recognized by a combination of age, changes in cycle pattern, and reported symptoms rather than by any single finding.
Symptoms that appear in this stage can also be explained by other conditions, so seeing them together is a reason to have a conversation, not a conclusion.
If you build your Hormone Map, this page can also show what you've already reported in this area.
Build My Hormone MapWhat may be useful to track
- When you first noticed things changing.
- Your cycle pattern, if you are still cycling.
- The two or three changes that matter most to you right now.
Questions you could bring to your clinician
Once you've completed the assessment and reported symptoms in this area, question prompts based on what you reported will appear here.
When to seek care
- If a symptom is severe, getting worse, or interfering with your daily life, it is reasonable to contact a clinician rather than waiting.
This is a patient-reported, educational summary. It is not a diagnosis, a medical record, or a treatment recommendation. Only your clinician can advise on what is appropriate for you.
Something else on your mind?